Dorell Wright

Last May, the San Antonio Spurs delivered a message that resonated throughout the offseason in Portland: A talented starting five can take you only so far in the NBA playoffs. So as the final six games stand between the Blazers and the 2015 playoffs, should Rip City feel any better about this year's team? After a late-season surge from second-year shooting guard CJ McCollum continued during Saturday's 99-90 win over New Orleans, the Blazers are starting to believe the bench won't be a concern in the postseason. When asked how he feels about the bench entering this postseason compared to last season, Damian Lillard paused. "I think we are more comfortable with our...

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